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The Arizona sky is beautiful at sunset, even on a cloudless evening when admired in the windows of roadside abandonment. When I arrived at the Schwamborn’s home the stars were vivid with the air chilled and clear. Pee Wee and Susan are the sweetest and most hospitable of hosts. …

After leaving Area 63 I drove east to Arizona to visit the Schwamborns. Pee Wee suggested I detour at the California border for Oatman and a stretch of the old mother road, Route 66. At Needles, California, I turned north and followed the signs. Seemingly God-forsaken in the middle of …

The Bambi is always ready to roll on a moment’s notice. Add perfect weather with a well-timed opportunity and a quick weekend getaway is easy. Jim and Regina’s driveway was basecamp. Saturday morning we trekked up to Cataloochee Valley tucked away high in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There is …

At the cabin, it might have been around 4 AM Friday morning, there was a sharp thunk. The dog was up. She probably backed into the open wardrobe door slamming it shut. Swiftly I receded into a dream state. Coming out in the morning, I saw the …

Finding the fruits of summer growing wild when traveling are one of those unexpected delights that make me glad I’m on the road. There are enough blackberries at Shellmound campground on Nickajack Lake to feed all of Marion County, Tennessee for the season. The first flush is coming in now. …